I am mostly recovered from surgery. Thanks for all the prayers! It’s still a little uncomfortable to even sit at my desk chair, but my motivation to write has been strengthening by the day. As I mentioned, I’ve been playing piano for about half a year (while learning alongside my wife and children – whichContinue reading “How Writing a Story Can Be Like Playing the Piano”
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Misunderstood Quotes from Famous Authors – “Write What You Know.”
One of the greatest things an author can do, especially a master of the craft, is pass on the information they’ve learned to the next generation of writers. Unfortunately, some of these famous and oft-quoted pearls of wisdom have suffered widespread misunderstanding. Queue the dreaded four words: “Write what you know.” The above is sometimesContinue reading “Misunderstood Quotes from Famous Authors – “Write What You Know.””
The Moment We Lost Yakko Warner
At the beginning of 2020, people were upset about … many things … with no reprieve in sight. SNL was no longer funny. The heroes were all deconstructed. Movie theaters were struggling. Award ceremonies were pandering. People were blaming each other for everything … based on the stupidest thing a country could possibly war over: identityContinue reading “The Moment We Lost Yakko Warner”
Obscura
“Obscura” is a short story submission for IronAge media’s writing prompt: “The Succession” (WC: ~7,000). Wrote it in two days, so bear with me as I’ll probably be editing a few more drafts on here, but the story is already complete and should be enjoyable as-is! If you enjoyed, please consider voting for the storyContinue reading “Obscura”
Writers Can Overcome Their Insecurities
Every writer feels insecurities. The kind that make you feel sick to your stomach. I believe the miracle of overcoming those insecurities is what attracts fans. It’s why folks attach themselves to the creative journey of others. It’s why they’re willing to crack open your book. Releasing a piece of art into the world, despiteContinue reading “Writers Can Overcome Their Insecurities”
Branches: A Poem
Adam and Eve, life’s first breath drew,A family tree began anew. Their children born, their children warred,The Fall, the Devil’s calling card. Cain slew Abel, jealously,A stain upon their tapestry. And generations came and went.Their progeny in a descent. Then Sodom and Gomorrah came,Their lineage in ruin and shame. They sacrificed to Moloch’s call,And fellContinue reading “Branches: A Poem”
Beyond the Pyramid: Haecceity
We’ve talked about the Pyramid of Abstraction but there’s a much older, yet quite similar concept I’d love to introduce you to called “haecceity”. It’s a philosophical term used to describe the individual uniqueness of someone or something – the properties which make an entity distinct from all other entities. It’s what makes something “this”Continue reading “Beyond the Pyramid: Haecceity”
Beyond the Pyramid: The Fictive Dream
Did you know whenever you read fiction, you’re actually dreaming? Don’t believe me? The more realistic and interactive a dream feels, the more you want to stay in that dream, right? Isn’t it the worst when you wake up from a vivid dream that ended on a cliffhanger? You almost want to go back toContinue reading “Beyond the Pyramid: The Fictive Dream”
Q&A & Verisimilitude
I’ve gotten an influx of new followers lately. And with that came a surprising number of questions! I thought I’d share some of the Q&A I’ve recently received so you can get to know me better. Who is Nick Enlowe?: I am an author of high fantasy, dark fairytales, and sword & sorcery (heroic fantasy)Continue reading “Q&A & Verisimilitude”
Understanding the Pyramid of Abstraction (The Final Level)
LEVEL FOUR If you wind up only reading The Basics, I’ve failed in my mission. Part of the problem with only knowing the information in the previous posts is it can be tricky to understand exactly where to apply the Pyramid of Abstraction to achieve the greatest effect. Have you done too much? Too little?Continue reading “Understanding the Pyramid of Abstraction (The Final Level)”
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